If you’ve had a ramen burger, you know how good the shoyu “secret sauce” is. Now you can get your own bottle at Foodkick…at least if you’re in New York City…grr… Read more →
Author: edjusted
noodle school
And now, for something just a bit different. We usually talk about Japanese ramen. But there are many many other noodle worlds out there. This short video from Topic.com takes you into the world of Chinese la-mian (pulled noodles), where noodles are made by hand for each and every bowl. I never realized how intense trying to graduate from Noodle… Read more →
ramen-themed stocking stuffers
Need some stocking stuffers for your favorite ramen fans? Here’re a few things we’ve discovered! First, the big one. Nissin launched their fan shop earlier this year. They have everything from pillows to shirts, and even wrapping paper! Cute ramen keychain/cell phone charm Ramen bowl keychain Ramen bowl plush charm (or Amazon, if you prefer) Nanoblock Ramen Noodles Building Set… Read more →
pringles ramen…ramen pringles
The message in my inbox sure got my attention: “Pringles-flavored ramen…and ramen-flavored Pringles!” Of course, I knew better than to get too excited…it’s only available in Japan…but still! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Super Cup (a popular Japanese instant ramen brand) & Pringles’ 50th anniversary, the two companies are teaming up with their versions of “you got your chocolate… Read more →
cup noodles / top ramen fan shop
Limited edition Cup Noodles merch! Limited edition Top Ramen merch! If you’ve ever wanted to dress yourself, your dog, or your baby in Cup Noodles apparel, now’s your chance. I know where I’m shopping this Halloween and Christmas! via Brand eating Read more →
new york ramen school!
“A once-in-a-lifetime ramen school will be coming to New York in November.” What else do you need to know? This special event will run from Nov 13 to 17 in New York. You’ll get a crash course in 5 different kinds of Broth, Tare, Toppings, Aroma Oils, and Noodles. Meet Keizo Shimamoto of Ramen Burger fame, and Brian MacDuckston of… Read more →
new york world ramen contest
NYC World Ramen Contest Vol. 8 This weekend starting at 10am in NYC. Sept 8: in the West Village at 341 Bleeker St Sept 9: in the Upper East Side at 1320 3rd Ave Check it! Read more →
a new type of ramen soup???
Ramen…beer… Thanks to Susan for the tip! Read more →
look humans…ramen!
A friend sent this along recently. T-shirt web site lookhumans.com has a pretty creative selection of ramen-themed shirts. I’m not sure how they work, but many (all?) of them seem to be available for a limited time. Looks like my wallet might become a bit lighter… Thanks to “Lenny” for the tip! Read more →
the ramen creator
Watch this gorgeously shot profile of “Ramen Creator” Tomoharu Shono, owner of Mensho Tokyo SF in San Francisco and many other ramen shops in Japan. Shono has dedicated himself to pursue new flavors to create an “umami explosion”. The short story of how he opened his first ramen shop when he had no idea of what he was doing was… Read more →
maruchan – the dance
I saw this commercial on tv a few days ago and really enjoyed it. Loving how they’re focusing on “the slurp”. Read more →
$79 ramen
Ever have $79 ramen? But even if you had the chance to try it, would you? …Ok, I’m really hungry now… Read more →